Uber, said to seamlessly connect riders and drivers, now has uberX — a low-cost, affordable ride-sharing option said to be 60 percent less expensive than a taxi, according to a news release. Sample vehicles include a Toyota Camry, Lincoln Town Car X, and a Chrysler 300.

Another new vehicle is called UberBLACK and is described as an upscale sedan option for a stylish ride, the release states. Sample vehicles include a Lincoln Town Car, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Cadillac DTS.

Availability in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties "should be strongest" 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays into Saturdays and 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays into Sundays, the Uber blog states.

The company recently announced a national partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the July 4 weekend to prevent drunk driving.

With every ride taken between 6 a.m. July 4 through 6 a.m. July 5, Uber will donate $1 to MADD and $10 for new riders. Users must enter the promo code UberMADD when booking a ride.

Fees vary by vehicle and distance. For example, a ride from Margate to Atlantic City is $25 in an uberX, $43 in an UberBLACK and $60 in an UberSUV.

A ride from Ocean City to Atlantic City is $67 in an uberX, $119 in an UberBLACK and $153 in an UberSUV.

The app was founded in 2009 and has launched in more than 70 cities, according to Uber.com. Uber is providing reliable service in all four counties along the Jersey Shore on weekends. Overall, it provides service in 16 counties across the state, covering more than 95 percent of the population.

Uber is free and can be downloaded from iTunes and Google Play. For more information, visit http://blog.uber.com/UberShore. For updates on the expansion, follow @Uber_Shore on Twitter.

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